Who won the South Africa vs New Zealand T20 World Cup Semi-Final Match? Check Scores, Wickets and POTM

As of Wednesday, March 4, 2026, the first semi-final of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup between South Africa and New Zealand was played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. In this great rivalry, New Zealand has won by 7 wickets and become the first team to qualify for the final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.

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Match Scores: South Africa vs New Zealand (Semi-Final 1)

• Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata, India

• Toss: New Zealand won the toss and elected to bowl first.

• South Africa Score: 169/8 (20 Overs)

• New Zealand Score: 173/1 (12.5 Overs)

Who won the South Africa vs New Zealand T20 World Cup Semi-Final Match?

In the first semi-final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, New Zealand won by 9 wickets against South Africa. After winning the toss, New Zealand decided to bowl first. In the first inning, South Africa has had a slow but steady start. Marcon Jansen hit 58 off 33 balls, and Dewald Brevis 34 off 27 balls.

Finn Allen’s blazing ton in the chase gets New Zealand into their second Men’s #T20WorldCup final 🔥

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— ICC (@ICC) March 4, 2026

New Zealand had a great start in their 2nd inning in batting, Tim Seifert scored 58 off 33 balls, Finn Allen 100 off 33 balls, and won by 9 wickets against South Africa in the first semi-final of the 10th edition of this tournament, becoming the first team who will play the final of ICC Men’s T20 World 2026 on 8th March at Narender Modi Stadium with second team, who so ever win the second semi-final of this tournament on 5 March 2026 among England & India.

Who is the Player of the Match in the South Africa vs New Zealand T20 World Cup Semi-Final Match?

A record-breaking knock from Finn Allen took New Zealand into the #T20WorldCup final🙌

He wins the @aramco POTM🏅

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— ICC (@ICC) March 4, 2026

In the great rivalry between South Africa and New Zealand in the first semi-final match, Finn Allen scored 100 off 33 balls and became the Player of the Match in the South Africa vs New Zealand T20 World Cup Semi-Final Match.